The perfect next read for fans of Mexican Gothic, Tripping Arcadia is a page-turning and shocking tale with an unforgettable protagonist that explores family legacy and inheritance, the sacrifices we must make to get by in today’s world, and the intoxicating, dangerous power of wealth.Ī fan of everything spooky and indulgent, Kit Mayquist is a bisexual, trans masculine writer who can be found in the historic shadows of Boston, MA, hunched over his desk with a sullen Persian cat in his lap and surrounded in antiques.

But when she stumbles upon the knowledge that the Verdeau patriarch is the one responsible for the ruin of her own family, Lena vows to get revenge-a poison-filled quest that leads her further into this hedonistic world than she ever bargained for, forcing her to decide how much-and who-she's willing to sacrifice for payback. and trying not to fall for Jonathan’s alluring sister, Audrey.

By night, Lena discovers the more sinister side of the family, as she works overtime at their lavish parties, helping to hide their self-destructive tendencies. So when she is offered a position, against all odds, working for one of Boston’s most elite families, the illustrious and secretive Verdeaus, she knows she must accept it-no matter how bizarre the interview or how vague the job description.īy day, she is assistant to the family doctor and his charge, Jonathan, the sickly, poetic, drunken heir to the family empire, who is as difficult as his illness is mysterious. Med school dropout Lena is desperate for a job, any job, to help her parents, who are approaching bankruptcy after her father was injured and laid off nearly simultaneously. Can't make it to the event? Preorder the book on the registration page to have it signed, and choose to have it held or shipped from the store! Tripping Arcadia: A Gothic Novel You can pick your book up after 5:30PM on the day of the event. Reserve a book! Books will be available for purchase at the event, but you can ensure that you get a copy by preordering on the registration page. Preorder a book on the registration page to get a Booksmith-exclusive Tripping Arcadia art print and pin! Register for the event! RSVP to let us know you're coming! RSVPs don't guarantee a seat, but you'll be alerted to important details about the program, including safety requirements, cancellations, and book signing updates.

Live and in person at Brookline Booksmith! Celebrate the release of Tripping Arcadia with author Kit Mayquist, in conversation with S.T.

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